At ZOE, we believe the Church is called to stand firm in a changing world. The truth of God’s Word anchors us, providing a foundation that never shifts. Our values flow from these eternal truths, shaping who we are as a community and how we live out the message of Jesus together.

We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word, fully trustworthy and without error in everything it teaches.

2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 2:13

We believe in one eternal God who exists as three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are distinct but perfectly united.

Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

We believe God created people, but humanity sinned and turned away from God. At our very best we are unable to earn our way to righteousness, because of our sin separates us from God.

Romans 3:10-18

We believe Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is the Savior of the world.

Luke 1:26-35; John 1:18

We believe Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, appearing to His disciples.

1 Corinthians 15:14; Romans 4:25

We believe Jesus ascended bodily into heaven, is exalted there, and will one day return in person for His Church.

John 14:2-3

We believe salvation is a free gift of God’s grace, received through repentance and faith in Jesus’ finished work on the cross.

Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:12, 22

We believe Christians should be baptized in water by full immersion, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as Jesus commanded.

Matthew 28:19

We believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a powerful experience available to believers after and separately than salvation

Acts 2:1-4; Galatians 3:14

We believe Christians are called to live by the power of the Holy Spirit — set apart for God, growing in holiness, and expressing faith through action.

Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 6:14

We believe God created marriage to be between one man and one woman, as a sacred covenant.

Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:22-33

We believe in giving tithes (the first 10% of our income), offerings given freely, and helping the poor.

Malachi 10:10